Cheese Production Supervisor

Cheese Production Supervisor

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. 

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day. 

What you will do:

The Food Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the cheese department at the Tillamook plant for efficient operations.  Responsibilities include assisting in managing the department, including payroll, scheduling, GMPs, SOP’s, safety, sanitation and operation of equipment and troubleshooting and solving problems with processing equipment, issue work orders.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Supervise the production of cheese at Boardman from the receipt of milk through the production of cheese while maximizing yields and maintaining a cost efficient operation.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Assign and track work orders.
• Communicate production goals to the crew.
• Review daily production data and maintain priority balance; organize and prepare efficiency summaries.
• Ensures that proper techniques are used for sanitation of production equipment.
• Reports all exceptions to product or ingredient quality as appropriate based on the seriousness/urgency of the situation.
• Work with operators to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems and other production issues.
• Implement plans to correct any problems that are identified, determine where and why the problem occurred, and oversee specific corrective action.
• Utilize labor and packaging supplies in the most cost effective manner possible to control costs.
• Oversee 6S initiative.
• Manage the day-to-day performance of cheese operators to ensure they are following proper procedures.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are known and followed.
• Champions department’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives.
• Ensure that employees are trained and cross-trained in a fair and efficient manner.
• Address performance issues in a timely, consistent, and confidential manner.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance individual and team performance.
• Build teamwork by treating people with respect and encouraging cooperation, involvement, and information sharing.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSDA, FDA, and other regulatory product safety requirements.
• Monitor use of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Establish manufacturing quality control point testing and measures.
• Implement plans to correct any problems that are identified, determine where and why the problem occurred, and oversee specific corrective action.
• Review the previous day’s production and laboratory reports of cheese analysis.
• Establish effective working relationship with Quality Assurance.
• Work with the maintenance department to plan and schedule repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Establish effective working relationship with maintenance engineering.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicate effectively.
• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED required.  A Bachelor’s degree is a plus or a combination of experience and education.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing a manufacturing operation with supervisor experience.
• Weekend and off-shift work is required. Duties may include repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to 45 pounds.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   

 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.   EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.